Liverpool Women have confirmed the signing of highly-rated defender Jenna Clark from Glasgow City.
The 21-year-old joins the Reds after five years at Petershill Park, where she won four league titles and a Scottish Cup. In total, the centre-back made 137 appearances for Glasgow, scoring 28 goals and winning international recognition with Scotland, for whom she already has six senior caps.
Clark was a standout performer last term as Glasgow pipped Celtic to the league title, and was named in the Scottish Women's Premier League [SWPL] Team of the Year. And the defender admits it is a dream come true to get the opportunity to make the switch to her childhood club.
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“It’s a bit surreal just now, I don’t think it’s sunk in yet but it feels amazing," Clark said. “My dad’s always been a Liverpool fan, as soon as Kenny Dalglish came here, so growing up there was only one team for me to support.
“I was here last year, my Christmas present from my girlfriend was an Anfield stadium tour, so to be here as a player and not just a fan is amazing.
“I wasn’t letting my hopes get too high but once it become more real, I was just buzzing. It’s something I’ll never take for granted, getting this opportunity.”
The player paid tribute to her former club for improving her game and is looking forward to continuing her development under Liverpool boss Matt Beard.
“I played at Glasgow City for five years and they helped develop me massively as a player and got me to where I am today, at this massive club," she said.
“For my first club outside Scotland to be the one I’ve supported my whole life just
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